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piston slap or big-end knock???

To: "MGs" <mgs@autox.team.net>
Subject: piston slap or big-end knock???
From: "Lonn Howard" <hoops@owt.com>
Date: Tue, 27 Apr 1999 10:39:15 -0700
Can someone describe the difference in sound and occurrance between
these two problems.  My B makes a metallic clacking upon acceleration or
load on the engine.  The idle is quiet.  Looks like a rebuild is in the
offing...
Thanks,
Lonn Howard
'70 TR6  -mine
'71 TR6  -in my garage
'70 MGB GT  -ours
'89 Saab Turbo Convertible  -hers

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